Opinion

Olu Allen A strange condition defines Nigeria’s politics: when a leader appears financially prudent and personally accountable, the public does not celebrate, it suspects. We squint. We probe. We ask, …

Olu Allen So the lawmakers have spoken, and not in whispers. Loud and clear: electronic transmission of results? No. In 2026.While the world sprints toward AI governance, blockchain audits, and …

Olu Allen When does “politics as usual” become the quiet death of a democracy? Something is hardening in Nigeria’s political space, and it looks less like politics and more like …

Prof. Usman Yusuf Nigerians will remember Christmas Day 2025 as the day a dangerous precedent was set and Nigeria’s sovereignty, pride, and dignity as a nation were violated by America’s …

Hassan Gimba Last week, we promised to examine the choices available to Iran and the United States, as well as how military confrontation might unfold. We also noted that Israel …

Olu Allen To those still sharing that 2019 video of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in conversation with Kadiriya Ahmed, pause for a moment and consider: that clip belongs to …

Yusuf Ishaku Goje Kaduna State government has commendably been consistent in terms of fiscal transparency by publishing its 2026 approved budget ahead of the 31 January deadline, a timeline originally …

Olu Allen Yes, I saw it. And honestly, someone in Aso Rock’s wardrobe department needs to come outside and explain small.Because what exactly was that coat? Cold is cold, yes. …

Olu Allen A fall is never just a fall. In the theatre of power, even gravity becomes political. As children, our parents hold our wrists, teaching us how not to …

Muhammad Garba Politics in Kano has never been static. It is a fluid and constantly evolving arena shaped by ideology, personalities, ambition and the enduring contest between godfathers and godsons. …